Easy Beer Battered Chinese Eggplant Recipes

BEER BATTERED DEEP-FRIED EGGPLANT RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl combine flour, egg, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, salt & pepper. Gradually add beer, stirring, until a thick batter forms. Add more or less beer depending on the desired consistency of the batter. In a heavy frying pan, heat oil (adjust amount, depending on the size of your pan, so that you have a couple of inches of oil) over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, dip eggplant in batter and fry, turning once to brown evenly on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

EASY BEER BATTER

Steps:

• Whisk flour and beer together in a bowl until batter is just combined; batter will be lumpy.

EASY BEER-BATTERED CHINESE EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Peel and cut eggplants into spears.
• Combine flour, beer, egg, garlic salt, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Be careful pouring the beer, so it doesn't get too bubbly; this just helps it to mix better. Be sure to stir, not beat, really well, until batter is smooth.
• Working in batches, dip eggplant spears into the batter until coated, then place in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd. Fry in a single layer until batter is golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes per batch. Be sure to gently stir each batch about once every minute to be sure they cook evenly and keep from sticking together.
• Carefully remove from oil and place on a paper towel-covered plate. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

SUNNY'S BEER-BATTERED EGGPLANT FRIES WITH NUNYA BUSINESS TZATZIKI DIP

Steps:

• For the dip: In a food processor, add the cream cheese, dill, cucumber and 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice and pulse until smooth. Taste and add more lemon juice if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the eggplant: Place the eggplant spears on a baking sheet and lightly brush with the oil just to coat. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, Greek seasoning, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the eggplant in batches and coat with the flour mixture, shaking to remove the excess, then remove to a plate.
• For the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, Greek seasoning, lemon zest and a nice pinch of salt until combined. Slowly whisk in the beer until you achieve a pancake batter consistency; you may not use all of the beer. Allow the batter to rest 5 minutes. If it thickens, loosen with a bit more beer.
• Heat a fryer filled with oil to the proper level or a pot with about 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees F.
• In batches, dunk the flour-coated eggplant spears into the batter, shake off the excess and gently place in the oil. Fry until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes, making sure to maintain an oil temperature around 350 degrees F. Remove the eggplant to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately spritz lightly with lemon juice and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Serve immediately with the chilled dip.

BEER BATTER

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl add flour, egg, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir in 1 cup beer (you can add more than one cup to obtain your desired texture).

BEER-BATTERED PROSCUITTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS APPETIZER

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus; parboil for about 30 seconds for thin spears and up to 3 minutes for thick spears. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool and stop the cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
• Heat about 2 inches oil in a deep-sided pot over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Lay 2 to 3 slices of prosciutto next to each other, slightly overlapping. Place an asparagus spear on top and roll up in the prosciutto. Repeat until all spears are rolled.
• Mix beer, flour, egg, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Dip wrapped spears in the batter and place several at a time in the hot oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the other side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to catch the excess oil. Continue frying the remaining spears.